The Synapse, February 2026

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Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases: A Concise Guide on the Fundamentals of Infectious Disease in Podiatric Medical Education

2026 This Open Educational Resource (OER), Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, is a student-centered textbook designed to support pre-clinical podiatric medical students enrolled in PCLP 610 Infectious Diseases at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The book is structured as a collection of concise “chapter briefs” or high‑yield notes that align closely with the course syllabus, lecture objectives, and student learning outcomes, while also reflecting the Microbiology learning objectives outlined in the AACPM Council of Faculties Curricular Guide. The content covers core principles of medical microbiology and infectious diseases, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial therapy, resistance mechanisms, and clinically relevant infections with an emphasis on podiatric relevance. Each chapter is organized using bullet points, clear headings, and subheadings to enhance readability and retention. Visual learning is supported through the inclusion of tables, concept maps, flowcharts, schematics, and infographic-style illustrations. To promote efficient learning and exam preparation, each chapter begins with a brief abstract summarizing key concepts and concludes with chapter review questions, including both short-answer and multiple-choice formats, with answers and explanations provided for self-assessment. This OER is intended for podiatric medical students but may also be adapted for learners in other health science and clinical programs seeking a concise, high-yield resource for foundational microbiology and infectious diseases.https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/1020/thumbnail.jp

InTouch Week of February 2, 2026

Campus Illumination and Panel Discussion Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day Where Experience Becomes Evidence: Advancing Transplant Education at NYMC D.P.T. Student Experience Love at NYMChttps://touroscholar.touro.edu/in_touch/1389/thumbnail.jp

PathOToons: Open-Access Medical Illustrations for Systemic Pathology

2026 PathOToons is an open educational resource designed to enhance medical student learning and long-term retention of pathological diseases through original, concept-driven cartoons. The project is an expanding compilation of visual learning tools that translate complex pathology content into memorable illustrations and animations aligned with medical school curricula and board examination preparation. Each cartoon emphasizes high-yield disease mechanisms, diagnostic features, and clinically relevant associations using visual storytelling, symbolism, and humor. This approach is grounded in principles of visual learning and dual coding, aiming to reduce cognitive load and promote durable memory formation. The resource includes both animated content and downloadable illustrated materials to support varied learning preferences and self-directed study. As a freely accessible and continuously growing platform, PathOToons is designed to evolve alongside learner needs and curricular demands, with the goal of ultimately encompassing pathology across all organ systems. This project demonstrates how creative, learner-centered visual resources can complement traditional medical education while promoting equity, accessibility, and engagement within an open-access framework.https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/1019/thumbnail.jp

InTouch Week of March 30, 2026

NYMC Awarded $10 Million DOD Grant Inspiring Speakers to Lead the Class of 2026 Forward NYMC Rallies for Days of Giving NYMC Community Recognizes International Epilepsy Awareness Day SHSP Showcases Research and Collaboration at Annual Research and Scholarship Day Coverage Matters: Uninsured Children Face Worse TBI Outcomes TCDM Gives Free Oral Health Screenings and Education to More Than 300 Schoolchildrenhttps://touroscholar.touro.edu/in_touch/1397/thumbnail.jp